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Byelection: Karina Reid in her own words

Karina Reid is a candidate in the upcoming byelection
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Karina Reid is the RITE candidate in the May 29 byelection.

Karina Reid

Hospitality and tourism professional, pursuing a degree in social justice

Political affiliations (past and present): Richmond Education Party, RITE Richmond

What neighbourhood do you live in?

Steveston

What inspired you to run?

I believe we must rebuild our city to be stronger than before the pandemic — but only if we work together to address social inequities and support our small businesses through this crisis.

What are your top priorities?

  • Expanding Recreation Subsidy Program for community centres
  • Affordable housing crisis
  • Collect and analyze race-based data and create an anti-racism policy
  • Ensuring the property taxes are affordable
  • Mental health

All byelection candidate profiles will be published online over the next few days.